Beyond Wolf Mountain
COOK Family
of Western North Carolina
Geneology
References
These are some of the books, publications and research resources that we have found helpful in searching for our family roots:
The story of North Carolina Mountain Preacher William Floyd Cook written by Daniel E. Johnson, IV (2001).
Keep the Banner Wavin’ is Dan Johnson’s first book which is about life in the mountains of North Carolina in the late 1800s though the eyes of his great-great-grandfather, William Floyd Cook. Floyd was a circuit preacher who inspired four generations of the Cooks to enter the ministry, including Dan who is a missionary in Central America.
The reader will enjoy reading about life in a large family and the antics that ensue along with watching a young boy mature and grow into a man of integrity.
We published this book ourselves and have copies for sale. They are $10 each plus S/H ($3.50 for first book and $1.50 for each addition book on same order)
Send orders to:
Wolf Creek Productions
c/o John Cook
PO Drawer L
Norris, SC 29667
The libraries of Appalachian State, Western Carolina University and University of NC at Ashville.
A collection of family histories of people who have lived in Jackson County North Carolina
Vol 2 will be published in November 2000
A semi monthly journal of the Jackson County Genealogical Society, Inc. Sylva, NC. Contact Larry Crawford at JCGS.
The introduction starts with Solomon Floyd Cook's capture at Cumberland Gap, Ky and his internment in Camp Douglas, Chicago where he died. There are over 400 pages and a dozen pictures describing each of the prisons and interment camps used during the Civil War on both sides of the conflict.
We have a special deal with the author to offer signed copies at a discount off the cover price to family members and others that may be interested in Civil War prisons.
Solomon Floyd Cook was a POW there from September 1863 to December 1864 when he died.
ISBN 1-879260-20-4
Bartram describes his journey from his home near Philedelphia to explore the wilderness of the Southeast. He visited with several of the Indian tribes, cataloged the plants, flowers and animals that lived in the area.
A national bestselling novel that highlights the history of the area of Western North Carolina through the eyes of a Civil War solider returning home and his family. Charles is a cousin to the descendants of Mary Jane Cook Frazier daughter of Solomon F. Cook and Cold Mountain is one or 2 ridges south of Wolf Mountain on the border of Jackson and Transylvannia counties.
ISBN 0-375-70075-7
Foxfire was an educational project of Eloit Wigginton to have his students at Rabun County High School record the life style, customs and stories of the people who lived in the Appalachian Mountains. In Foxfire 7, which was about the religious heritage of the area, Rev. Ben Cook, Baptist, GGgrandson of Ethan Allen Cook, is featured on pages 28 to 41.
Martin Cook, a descendant of Ethan Allen Cook, along with several of his students formed the Gospel group The Inspirations.
The book covers several aspects of early life primarily in New England and the Atlantic seaboard. (c 1989).
ISBN-0-06-091251-0 cat 973.2
The stories, ledgends and customs of the American Indians.
ISBN 0-87049-287-x 976.8'89
A large collection of detailed drawings, sketches and maps showing various pottery, arrowheads, village layouts, Indian trails.
R970.4 BIERER
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We will continually update our website as information is made available. Anyone wishing to add to or correct information on our website can contact John M. Cook, Jr at jr571@bellsouth.net or write to:
Cook Family Historyc/o John M. Cook, Jr.
PO Box 165
Norris, SC 29667-0165
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